Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Amazing breakfast options - be sure to get there between 8 am and 9 am to avoid the lines.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StAmazing breakfast options - be sure to get there between 8 am and 9 am to avoid the lines.
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StCocktails. Need I say more?
For a more upscale, organic food experience, this restaurant has a rustic and romantic ambiance that myself and many of my friends enjoy early in the evening.
73 locals recommend
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StFor a more upscale, organic food experience, this restaurant has a rustic and romantic ambiance that myself and many of my friends enjoy early in the evening.
This new shop features a clean, green goodies, charcuterie boards, and a yummy range of local eats and coffee.
154 locals recommend
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdThis new shop features a clean, green goodies, charcuterie boards, and a yummy range of local eats and coffee.
What's not to love about Tapas after an afternoon of cycling and walking? Trounce Alley features a couple yummy spots in between a couple sweet gallery spaces.
87 locals recommend
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyWhat's not to love about Tapas after an afternoon of cycling and walking? Trounce Alley features a couple yummy spots in between a couple sweet gallery spaces.
I've always enjoyed the downstairs ambience of the Mint - they often feature DJ's in the evenings, affordable and yummy plates, and sometimes live entertainment - you may catch a comedy show here if you're lucky.
47 locals recommend
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StI've always enjoyed the downstairs ambience of the Mint - they often feature DJ's in the evenings, affordable and yummy plates, and sometimes live entertainment - you may catch a comedy show here if you're lucky.
Gourmet Italian, served late. Fiamo offers a yummy menu, featuring many locally grown produce. They serve a full menu as late as 12 pm.
55 locals recommend
Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar
515 Yates StGourmet Italian, served late. Fiamo offers a yummy menu, featuring many locally grown produce. They serve a full menu as late as 12 pm.
This block of Victoria, is quickly turning into our local taco district. Line-ups are typically reasonable. Pick one up on your way to the sea-wall. Tacofino is one of my personal favourites.
78 locals recommend
Tacofino
760 Pandora AveThis block of Victoria, is quickly turning into our local taco district. Line-ups are typically reasonable. Pick one up on your way to the sea-wall. Tacofino is one of my personal favourites.
Tucked in the corner of Market Square is one of my favourite hole-in-the-walls. Indonesian cuisine, cooked by a master chef. Ideal eats for a picnic.
Ayo Eat
560 Johnson StTucked in the corner of Market Square is one of my favourite hole-in-the-walls. Indonesian cuisine, cooked by a master chef. Ideal eats for a picnic.
This place has spectacular clean, country-rustic décor and a serenity that makes it a true local treasure. It's located centrally in James Bay and offers wifi. Upstairs, it offers a low-key café/lounge with spectacular, light whole food cuisine. My personal favourite local café and second office.
56 locals recommend
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetThis place has spectacular clean, country-rustic décor and a serenity that makes it a true local treasure. It's located centrally in James Bay and offers wifi. Upstairs, it offers a low-key café/lounge with spectacular, light whole food cuisine. My personal favourite local café and second office.
Sightseeing
Explore past the breakwater, along Dallas road, along Hollywood Crescent & through Oak Bay -- this seaside strip is a stunner.
115 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadExplore past the breakwater, along Dallas road, along Hollywood Crescent & through Oak Bay -- this seaside strip is a stunner.
Parks & Nature
Old growth forests, just a 20-minute drive from town. This park features beautiful hiking trails, a river, and trellis. Gentle to hike for all levels.
Goldstream Avenue
Old growth forests, just a 20-minute drive from town. This park features beautiful hiking trails, a river, and trellis. Gentle to hike for all levels.
Clean and serene -- this is a beautiful beach, that's often family friendly.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeClean and serene -- this is a beautiful beach, that's often family friendly.
Cyclists. Take the Goose trail, or drive 15 mins to this beautiful lake, hiking, beach spot just outside town. It gets busy in the summer.
109 locals recommend
Thetis Lake
Cyclists. Take the Goose trail, or drive 15 mins to this beautiful lake, hiking, beach spot just outside town. It gets busy in the summer.
Shopping
Johnson Street
Johnson StreetThis outdoor strip is our boutique hotspot.
Essentials
For affordable veggies, and all the necessities, everything you need is in these Asian markets.
Fisgard Street
Fisgard StreetFor affordable veggies, and all the necessities, everything you need is in these Asian markets.
For whole food, organic, and holistic ingredients, this little cafe/market shop is well stocked and reasonable.
15 locals recommend
Ingredients Cafe and Community Market
2031 Store StFor whole food, organic, and holistic ingredients, this little cafe/market shop is well stocked and reasonable.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Strath is one of our night-life hubs that comes to life in the summer. Check out the Rooftop for beach volleyball, especially on Fridays/ Sundays. Downstairs, Distrikt is one of our local music venues, that hosts many of the larger artists in town. Head to the Games room, at the Sticky Wicket, for an evening of bar/pool/darts.
24 locals recommend
Strathcona Hotel
919 Douglas StThe Strath is one of our night-life hubs that comes to life in the summer. Check out the Rooftop for beach volleyball, especially on Fridays/ Sundays. Downstairs, Distrikt is one of our local music venues, that hosts many of the larger artists in town. Head to the Games room, at the Sticky Wicket, for an evening of bar/pool/darts.
I can't say enough good things about this local brewery. Spectacular patio, live music, and locally sourced food.
157 locals recommend
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StI can't say enough good things about this local brewery. Spectacular patio, live music, and locally sourced food.
A truly all ages venue. Restaurant, brewery, and live music at night; this historic spot is a joy in the evenings and it's right on our block.
58 locals recommend
Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel
506 Pandora AveA truly all ages venue. Restaurant, brewery, and live music at night; this historic spot is a joy in the evenings and it's right on our block.
Across the street, is one of our craft brew hotspots. The people are fantastic. The food isn't bad either.
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveAcross the street, is one of our craft brew hotspots. The people are fantastic. The food isn't bad either.
One of my favourite things to suggest is checking out the local breweries. We have so many in Victoria.
63 locals recommend
Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government StOne of my favourite things to suggest is checking out the local breweries. We have so many in Victoria.
Hoyne's Dark Matter is a local legend. Be sure to stop by for a flight.
40 locals recommend
Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetHoyne's Dark Matter is a local legend. Be sure to stop by for a flight.
Arts & Culture
This local Contemporary art gallery often has a thoughtful exhibit to offer. Look for openings, which are typically on Thursdays/ Fridays.
Open Space Arts Society
510 Fort StThis local Contemporary art gallery often has a thoughtful exhibit to offer. Look for openings, which are typically on Thursdays/ Fridays.